학술논문
Polarity Based Model for Guiding Medical School Strategy During Crisis--A Cross Sectional Qualitative Study
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
ORIGINAL RESEARCH
Document Type
Report
Author
Source
Advances in Medical Education and Practice. January 31, 2022, Vol. 13, p11, 15 p.
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
1179-7258
Abstract
Background The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world of academia to extremes. (1) Medical schools were worst affected, due to the innate requirements of medical training that commands close communication and [...]
Background: Crises in academia can best be dealt with as a polarity that needs to be leveraged rather than a problem that needs to be solved. This work aimed at utilizing the Polarity Approach for Continuity and Transformation (PACT)[TM] to establish a guide for medical schools during times of crisis to minimize the effect of crisis-driven decisions on strategic growth. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative study following the 5-Steps of the PACT process was conducted. A virtual mapping session was held with 108 medical educators from 22 countries to determine the upsides and downsides of strategic orientation and crisis management subsequently. Results: Four polarity maps were generated identifying four tension areas; University reputation, mission, teams, and individuals followed by a 72-item assessment and another mapping session to map the warning signs and action steps. A comparison between private school scores and the whole cohort of respondents showed that private schools had the least problems in team-oriented work. Conclusion: This study highlighted the importance of taking measures to communicate the mission and supporting team functions inside universities either by enhancing resources or utilizing time and effort-saving strategies. Keywords: polarity, strategy, planning, crisis, medical, education
Background: Crises in academia can best be dealt with as a polarity that needs to be leveraged rather than a problem that needs to be solved. This work aimed at utilizing the Polarity Approach for Continuity and Transformation (PACT)[TM] to establish a guide for medical schools during times of crisis to minimize the effect of crisis-driven decisions on strategic growth. Subjects and Methods: A qualitative study following the 5-Steps of the PACT process was conducted. A virtual mapping session was held with 108 medical educators from 22 countries to determine the upsides and downsides of strategic orientation and crisis management subsequently. Results: Four polarity maps were generated identifying four tension areas; University reputation, mission, teams, and individuals followed by a 72-item assessment and another mapping session to map the warning signs and action steps. A comparison between private school scores and the whole cohort of respondents showed that private schools had the least problems in team-oriented work. Conclusion: This study highlighted the importance of taking measures to communicate the mission and supporting team functions inside universities either by enhancing resources or utilizing time and effort-saving strategies. Keywords: polarity, strategy, planning, crisis, medical, education